Naira scarcity: Irate youths attack UBA, 3 other banks in Epe

Hoodlums, taking advantage of the cash scarcity crisis, are said to have unleashed violent attacks on some commercial banks in the Epe area of Lagos.

Multiple sources claimed that the banks including Zenith, Key Stone, First Bank and United Bank for Africa (UBA) have temporarily suspended operations in Epe as a result of the attack.

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A source said the attack was as a result of the inability of the masses to access cash from the affected banks, adding that the issue was being taken care of.

The Epe incident is coming on the heels of an uprising on Friday morning at Ojota-Mile 12 area of the state which was quelled by security operatives.